One Great Workshop

In the 19th century, the city of Sheffield was referred to as ‘one great workshop’. The network of factories in Sheffield shaped the physical, social and economic landscape of the city.

The past, present and future of Sheffield’s industries​, large and small,​ is tied to changing relations with energy in the workplace. The Future Works strand of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) project​ ​Stories of Change, based at the School of Architecture, University of Sheffield, aims to uncover stories about the relationship between energy, industry and landscape in the English Midlands.

One Great Workshop will focus on the stories of Sheffield and include a​ design ​exhibition ​and range of events.​​